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Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy he has worked with over his many years in the business. Each episode celebrates one artist and include highlights from their comedy careers. Stars include Tommy Cooper,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 1 - The Marx Brothers
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #1 - The Marx Brothers

    S2:E1

    Barry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.

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  2. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 1 - Tommy Cooper
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    #2 - Tommy Cooper

    S1:E1

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.

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  3. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 2 - Frankie Howerd
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    #3 - Frankie Howerd

    S1:E2

    Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

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  4. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 3 - Joan Rivers
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    #4 - Joan Rivers

    S1:E3

    Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.

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  5. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 4 - Ronnie Barker
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    #5 - Ronnie Barker

    S1:E4

    Barry Cryer looks back on the career of Ronnie Barker. From Porridge and Open All Hours to The Two Ronnies, Barker was one of British TV's best-loved entertainers.

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  6. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 5 - Bob Hope
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    #6 - Bob Hope

    S1:E5

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.

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  7. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 6 - Jack Benny
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    #7 - Jack Benny

    S1:E6

    Barry Cryer explores the career of Jack Benny, the influential comedian who was one of the most celebrated American entertainers of the 20th century.

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  8. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 7 - George Burns
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    #8 - George Burns

    S1:E7

    Barry Cryer examines the life and work of George Burns, the New York comedian best known for his long-running radio and television show with wife Gracie Allen.

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  9. Comedy Legends Season 1 Episode 8 - Morecambe & Wise
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    #9 - Morecambe & Wise

    S1:E8

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.

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  10. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 2 - Lily Tomlin
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    #10 - Lily Tomlin

    S2:E2

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of multi-Emmy-winning comedian and actress Lily Tomlin.

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  11. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 3 - Richard Pryor
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    #11 - Richard Pryor

    S2:E3

    This week, Barry Cryer takes a look at the life an career of one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time, Richard Pryor, who collaborated with Gene Wilder in four films including Stir Crazy and Silver Streak.

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  12. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 4 - Madeline Kahn
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    #12 - Madeline Kahn

    S2:E4

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian and actress Madeline Kahn, who was nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Paper Moon and Blazing Saddles.

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  13. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 5 - Steve Martin
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    #13 - Steve Martin

    S2:E5

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American actor comedian Steve Martin, who starred in films including The Jerk, The Man with Two Brains and Roxanne.

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  14. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 6 - John Cleese
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - John Cleese

    S2:E6

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of writer and actor John Cleese, who shot to fame as a member of Monty Python and co-wrote and starred in classic sitcom Fawlty Towers.

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  15. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 7 - Phyllis Diller
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    #15 - Phyllis Diller

    S2:E7

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.

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  16. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 8 - Lucille Ball
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    #16 - Lucille Ball

    S2:E8

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Lucille Ball, who created the highly influential sitcom I Love Lucy with her husband Desi Arnaz.

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  17. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 9 - Terry-Thomas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Terry-Thomas

    S2:E9

    Barry Cryer reflects on the life and career of actor Terry-Thomas, who starred in Tom Thumb and I'm Alright, Jack before going on to find international fame.

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  18. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 10 - Sid James
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    #18 - Sid James

    S2:E10

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actor Sid James, who rose to fame in Hancock's Half Hour and became a mainstay of the Carry On franchise.

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  19. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 11 - Billy Connolly
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    #19 - Billy Connolly

    S2:E11

    Comedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.

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  20. Comedy Legends Season 2 Episode 12 - Peter Sellers
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    #20 - Peter Sellers

    S2:E12

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to actor Peter Sellers, who shot to fame in The Goon Show and starred in the Pink Panther franchise and was Oscar-nominated for Dr Strangelove and Being There.

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  21. Comedy Legends Season 3 Episode 1 - Charlie Chaplin
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    #21 - Charlie Chaplin

    S3:E1

    Barry Cryer takes a look at the life and career of the one and only Charlie Chaplin. Coming from a background of poverty, Chaplin would rise to stardom during the silent era through his beloved character of "The Tramp" - a role so iconic that it is still immediately recognisable over one hundred years after he first appeared and some fifty years after Chaplin's death.

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  22. Comedy Legends Season 3 Episode 2 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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    #22 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    S3:E2

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to the decorated comic actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Having won more Emmys and Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, she is perhaps best known for her roles in the long-running comedy series Seinfeld and Veep.

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  23. Comedy Legends Season 3 Episode 3 - Norman Wisdom
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    #23 - Norman Wisdom

    S3:E3

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE: actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter.

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  24. Comedy Legends Season 3 Episode 4 - Kenneth Williams
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    #24 - Kenneth Williams

    S3:E4

    Barry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.

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  25. Comedy Legends Season 3 Episode 5 - Chevy Chase
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    #25 - Chevy Chase

    S3:E5

    From early roles in National Lampoon and Saturday Night Live, Chevy Chase rose to become one of the biggest stars in comedy during the 1980s.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Marx Brothers" is the best rated episode of "Comedy Legends". It scored 6.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/16/2019. This episode scored 6.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tommy Cooper".